Interview Tips
1. Be prepared! Learn as much as you can
about the company and position in which you are interested. Make sure
you have your resume in front of you during the interview and be
prepared to talk about the skills and experience you have listed.
2. Practice potential responses out loud, in front of a mirror or patient friends and family members…or a recruiter at LHB!
3. Practice asking questions. Employers will expect you to ask about matters that concern you and the company.
4. The interview is an opportunity to share
information and talk with someone in your field. You will be expected
to talk about yourself, your experience and sometimes values. Don't be
shy about your accomplishments and experiences but don't be cocky; just
be yourself.
5. Demonstrate to your interviewer your
interest in the conversation, company and position. Ask perceptive
questions, be alert, make eye contact, provide relevant information,
and relay your knowledge of and interest in the field and company.
6. Be courteous and respectful always.
Don't be late - whether it is a phone screen or face-to-face interview.
Call people by their titles unless specifically directed to do
otherwise. Express your thanks for the organization's consideration of
your candidacy.
7. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the
interview to collect yourself and take a few deep breaths. You'd be
surprised how much that will help as compared to rushing in at the last
minute. If you're at the company location, use that time to observe
what's going on to see if it is a place where you'd like to work?